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The document outlines various topics related to computer networking, including subnetting, layered protocols, and the OSI and TCP/IP models. It covers the physical, data link, network, transport, and application layers, detailing concepts such as collision handling, routing algorithms, and TCP connection management. Additionally, it includes questions on error detection techniques, media comparisons, and addressing protocols.

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Computer_Networking_Questions_Additional

The document outlines various topics related to computer networking, including subnetting, layered protocols, and the OSI and TCP/IP models. It covers the physical, data link, network, transport, and application layers, detailing concepts such as collision handling, routing algorithms, and TCP connection management. Additionally, it includes questions on error detection techniques, media comparisons, and addressing protocols.

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Computer Networking Questions - Additional Topics

mod 1: Introduction to Networking


- What is subnetting? Compare subnetting and supernetting.

- What are three reasons for using layered protocols? What are two possible disadvantages
of using layered protocols?

- Explain the count to infinity problem in detail.

- List two ways in which the OSI reference model and the TCP/IP reference model are the
same. Now list two ways in which they differ.

- State and explain the design issues of OSI layers.

- Compare the performance characteristics of coaxial, twisted pair, and fiber optic
transmission media.

- List the types of error detection and correction techniques with examples.

mod 2: Physical Layer


- Define guided transmission media. Illustrate with a diagram the details for coaxial cable.
State any five comparative characteristics of coaxial cable with fiber optics and twisted pair
cables.

- Explain how collision is handled in CSMA/CD. What is the minimum packet size that can be
used on this network?

mod 3: Data Link Layer


- Explain Linked State Routing with the help of an example.

- What is the throughput of the system both in Pure ALOHA and Slotted ALOHA, if the
network transmits 200 bits frames on a shared channel of 200 Kbps?

- Analyze the steps involved in Token and Leaky bucket algorithm by quoting the need and
benefit in the network layer with suitable diagrams.

mod 4: Network Layer


- Compare the Network layer protocols IPv4 and IPv6.

- An ISP is granted a block of addresses starting with 190.100.0.0/16. Design the subblocks
for distribution among three groups of customers and find out how many addresses are still
available after these allocations.
mod 5: Transport Layer
- Explain TCP protocol for establishing a connection using the 3-way handshake technique
in the transport layer.

- What is congestion control? Explain open loop and closed loop congestion control.

- Explain TCP connection establishment and connection release.

mod 6: Application Layer


- Draw and summarize the structure of HTTP request and response.

- Write short notes on:

- - Address Resolution Protocol (ARP)

- - Classful and Classless Addressing

- - Distance Vector Routing (DVR)

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